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EXCLUSIVE: Nine Years Later, Big Tray Deee of the Eastsidaz Checks in from Prison

By: timsanchez818 Updated Category: Features
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It’s been almost nine years since Long Beach rapper and former Eastsidaz member, Big Tray Deee, was first incarcerated for an attempted murder for firing shots at rival gang members. In the almost three years since we last spoke to Tray Deee, he’s managed to write a new fictional book along with fellow incarcerated writer Anthony Barrow, entitled, “Streetz Gon Cry”, which is now available in paperback and e-book.

Tray Deee’s new novel tells the story of two gangs (the King Crips and the Vernon Boys) that share an on and off rivaly in their efforts to control the cocaine game in the streets of West South Central Los Angeles. AllHipHop.com had the rare opportunity to once again to chop it up with Big Tray Deee for an exclusive update on his well being and new book: 

AllHipHop.com: First off, please let us know how you are doing. 

Big Tray Deee: Thank you for asking. I’m wonderful. Allah has allowed me to grow in maturity and spirituality during these past nearly nine years of incarceration, so everyday that I wake up, I look at it as a fresh start to earn his favor and blessings. I’m humble, positive, optimistic, healthy, and strong. I’m very close to regaining my freedom, so I feel unstoppable.

AllHipHop.com: That’s wonderful to hear. Congratulations on your new book, “Streetz Gon Cry”. What made you decide to become an author?

Big Tray Deee: Thanks. Well, initially when my co-author/business partner and I were brought together, he wanted me to become the editor for our company, Ave Money Publishing LLC. After I began to edit “Streetz Gon Cry” during its developmental stages, I offered a few viewpoints here and there, and as Tony (Barrow) and I got deeper into the story, he invited me to assist in its completion. So, together, we went hard and did that.

AllHipHop.com: Please take us through the writing process for this prison-penned book.

Big Tray Deee: “Streetz Gon Cry” was born in the mind of Mr. Barrow, so there was already a storyline and a direction when the chapters began getting delivered to me, and after dissecting the plot, I would implement various twists for his approval and vice versa. Tony is a spectacular storyteller, and we both came up in the gang-infested streets where cutthroat, nefarious activities were the norm in hustling. Once we fine-tuned the fictional characters, the story basically told itself.

AllHipHop.com: Now that you’ve written a fictional book, do you have any plans to write an autobiography?

Big Tray Deee: Certainly, however I feel that I have much more to experience and accomplish in this life, so an autobiography from me at this time would be premature. But when I do decide to put it together, it should be an interested read and possibly as thick as an encyclopedia [laughter].

AllHipHop.com: Are you still writing songs?

Big Tray Deee: And you know this! God gave me the right gift to write lyrics, a love of music, and a distinctive voice. Plus, I know that there are tens of thousands of individuals who’ve lived or are living the lifestyle that I address when I spit. They could give a damn about a metaphor or a simile or about spending stacks on b*tches and bullsh*t. They just want to hear that rugged and raw gangsta sh*t – and I got that all day.

AllHipHop.com: Do you have a special message for all of your fans out there?

Big Tray Deee: Fa sho! I love all y’all for ridin’ with me and supporting me throughout my career, sincerely. I know the game ain’t the same as when I left, and it done got kind of watered down by perpetrators and imitators, but don’t trip. Once the General returns to the battlefield, I got some bombs to drop on they a** and make ’em salute!

For now, y’all can follow me on Twitter (@BigTrayDeee and @avemoneyllc). Peace and blessings to AllHipHop.com. Thanks for the shine and support.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil Boosie’s Lyrics Will Be Used As Evidence Against Him

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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This a huge blow for Lil Boosie, who is currently preparing to go on trial for murder. A judge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has ruled that Lil Boosie’s rap lyrics can be used against him in his upcoming trial.

Lil Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, is slated to go on trial for the murder of an East Baton Rouge man named Troy Davis. Boosie and another man are accused of planning and executing Davis’ murder in October 2009.

In a four-hour, pre-trial hearing held yesterday, a judge ruled that three specific lyrics containing the words ‘murk’, ‘187’, and ‘cake’ could be used against Boosie during his trial.

The trial is set to begin set to begin on Monday, April 30. Lil Boosie, who is currently incarcerated in Angola Prison in Louisiana, is facing an automatic sentence of life in prison if he is convicted of Davis’ murder. In addition, Boosie, who was already in jail serving a four-year bid for possession of marijuana, is also serving an eight-year prison sentence for attempting to sneak drugs into two State Prisons in Louisiana.

DMX Rep Says Rapper Not Still Dating His Ex While On “Couples Therapy”

By: seandrasims Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) After widespread rumors in recent days that rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons was still involved in a relationship with his ex, Yadira Borrego, a PR representative for the rapper has come forward to clear up the matter.

“DMX is not dating Yadira Borrego. The two do have children together, but have not had a romantic relationship in several years,” DMX’s rep, Domenick Nati of Nati Celebrity Services, told AllHipHop.com in a statement today.

“Earl was not on the phone with her during filming of ‘Couples Therapy’ and all of his emotions regarding Tashera were sincere. It’s unfortunate that Yadira would use a visit with Earl and his children for her own personal exposure,” Nati added.

DMX has been in the news more than once recently for his appearance on VH1’s “Couples Therapy.”

Previously, he revealed the emotional details of his strained childhood relationship with his mother on the show. This latest incident involving the rumor about Borrego comes as viewers watch DMX working to repair his longtime, on again-off again relationship with wife, Tashera.

The next episode of “Couples Therapy” airs tonight (April 26) at 8PM EST on VH1.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is There A Left Eye Hologram On The Way Or Not?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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Yesterday marked the 10-year anniversary of the tragic death of TLC member, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, who died in a fatal car accident in Honduras at the age of 30. A rep for the group told TMZ that Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas were currently working on a massive 2012 reunion tour in the U.S., and that the tour will allegedly include a hologram of deceased member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez.

Well, today the Washington Post is reporting that, although Left Eye will be incorporated in the tour, it won’t be as a two-dimensional hologram a la Tupac at Coachella.

T-Boz later said on Twitter that the group did not give a statement to TMZ and does not have five shows already booked. A rep further clarified the situation saying:

“The image is not a hologram,” the rep said. “The girls have done shows before with footage of old performances showing Lisa performing with them on a screen as they perform.”

In addition to a tour, T-Boz and Chill told Essence they are planning to do a new album. There’s also a bio-pic possibly with VH-1 on the way!